Vacancy title:
Contracts Management Specialists
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Jobs at:
Zambezi River AuthorityDeadline of this Job:
13th December 2019 Â
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 04, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
 Country: Zambia and Zimbabwe
Name of Project: Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project
Loan No. / Credit No. /TE No./ Grant No. (ADF Loan 2100150032548; ADF Grant
2100 155029116; TSF Grant 590015; WBG Cr#5563-ZM)
Project ID No. P146575
Request for CVs: IC/01/2019
The Zambezi River Authority has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Swedish Government and the World Bank's International Development Associations (IDA) towards the cost of the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the employment of an Individual Consultant (including one that may be provided by a consultant firm) for the position of:
1. Contracts Management Specialists x 2 positions.
Job Responsibilities:
• Support the ZRA Project Team in the management of all the KDRP contracts and associated procurement activities.
• Liaise with the Technical Support and Supervision Consultant TS&S (Client's Engineer) on the technical requirements of the contracts
• Ensure that all Contractor's activities are in line with the provisions and clauses of the signed contract and all variations and amendments effected during project implementation are consistent with the contract provisions with necessary ZRA and Cooperating Partners clearances as needed and are made in a timely manner through the appointed Contracts Management Specialists Messrs, Stucky or their representatives within the project.
• Coordinate inputs from TS&S, ZRA Technical Advisor, and Panel of Experts, to facilitate consistent reporting to the key Stakeholders.
• Monitor and advise on the application of the contract clauses, including the "Force Majeure" Clause.
• Drafting communications to the contractors/consultants and to the financiers in consultation with the Project Manager and other relevant ZRA personnel.
• Ensure that all the contractual obligations are made on a timely manner and in compliance with the contractual clauses and relevant international Standards on Contracts Management;
• In consultation with the Project Manager and Manager Procurement, develop the Procurement Plans of all project components Monitor and review the Procurement Plans, ensuring timely completion of all procurement activities Respond timely and adequately on contract management matters within the responsibility of ZRA, through monitoring all the Contractors' claims and variation orders in line with the provisions of the Contracts.
• In case of disputes, prepare the necessary documentation and outline available resolution steps and measure.
• Facilitate smooth and timely coordination and information exchanges between the different Project Stakeholders for all tasks related to contractual and procurement issues.
• As necessary and appropriate, in line with World Bank guidelines, suggest and develop appropriate procedures, controls, checks, rules, tools, etc., that support contract administration and prevent possible fraud, unauthorized contractual deviations.
• Participate in technical/site meetings and providing recommendations to improve the Project implementation in terms of contract administration.
• Flag out and manage all contractual issues during the Project commissioning to ensure a smooth Project Takeover.
Job Skills: Not Specified
Job Qualifications:
• Contracts Management Specialists Qualifications and Experience: Academic /Professional Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree Civil/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and relevant experience with similar tasks Relevant Post Graduate or equivalent in Project Management Familiarity with World Bank procurement policies and standards applicable to large construction projects Membership of a Professional Body
• 10 years of professional experience specifically on contract management of large civil infrastructure projects is required. Experience in hydropower/hydraulic facility projects will be an advantage.
• At least 3 years' experience in developing countries, preferably in Eastern or
• Southern Africa is required. Demonstrated knowledge of World Bank procedures pertaining to works contracts: experience from at least 1 (one) World Bank funded project as contracts manager is required.
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements:
• A minimum of 15 years is required in fields related to major Civil Engineering and Mechanical works.
• Evidence of experience in the management of FIDIC Red Book Conditions of contract, familiarity with the roles and obligations of Engineer, Employer and Contractor and Communication Channels etc.
• Written and oral fluency in the English language is required.
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Job application procedure
 Interested qualified and experienced Individual Consultants, who possess the above stated qualifications, area of experience and years of post-qualification relevant work experience should submit their CVs complete with copies of academic qualifications to the e-mail address below on or before 13th December 2019. Submit electronic copy by e-mail. Submission of original copies and scrutiny of the same including verification from the issuing institutions will be a condition of engagement of the successful applicant. Zambezi River Authority will only respond to candidates who are determined to be suitable, who will be short-listed inviting them for interviews.
CVs from qualified and experienced IC (including CVs from interested IC who may be working for a Consultants Firm) must be submitted to the e-mail address: recruitment@zambezira.org . There is no need for the IC to prepare and submit to: Technical and Financial Proposal as these are not required in the selection process for IC. Beyond the brief information for this position, the full TORs for the position may be obtained from the address indicated below on request and will be shared electronically and may also be found on the ZRA Website which is www.zambezira.org under the section Opportunities.
Zambezi River Authority
Senior Manager Human Resource and Administration
PO Box 30233
Lusaka
ZAMBIA
Tel: +260 211 227970/1
E-mail: recruitment@zambezira.org . For clarifications only, Email: langton pfaira@zambezira.org
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